GeoLogic says its ADV Monitor improved AFG’s fuel economy

Apr 23, 2006

GeoLogic Solutions has announced that Accelerated Freight Group significantly improved its fuel economy using ADV Monitor, an optional feature of the MobileMax Multi-Mode communications and tracking system.

With real-time information on vehicle and driver performance, management at the 70-truck fleet have increased fuel economy by .5 mpg and saved more than $230,000 in six months, says Robert Bowman, president of Theodore, Ala.-based AFG.

For more information, go to www.gogeologic.com.

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